Enugu Rangers secured their eighth Nigerian Premier Football League championship dramatically on Sunday! They defeated Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in a thrilling matchday 37 encounter.
The “Flying Antelopes” took flight in front of a roaring home crowd. Kenechukwu Agu opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, and Chidiebere added another in the 65th minute to seal the victory.
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This win puts Enugu Rangers at the top of the table with 67 points, an unassailable lead over their challengers.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars’ title dreams were dashed after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Sunshine Stars. They’ll now focus on securing third place and a Champions League spot ahead of Shooting Stars.
This victory marks a significant achievement for head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, his first major title after managing several NPFL teams. Enugu celebrates wildly, their streets filled with jubilant fans after this historic win!